Farmers markets are a special part of summer and fall here in Kansas City, and they’re such a fun way to spend time together as a family. Our favorite way to enjoy a farmers market is to grab a coffee from a local coffee shop, find a delicious baked good at the market to enjoy as we browse, then end our outing at a nearby park.
Here is your go-to guide for farmers markets, as well as nearby parks, in the Kansas City metro.
Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market
Green Street
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8:00 to noon (through October)
This market is located in the heart of Downtown Lee’s Summit indoor at the Green Street Market
Nearby Parks: Green Street has a playground right next to the market
Blue Springs Farmers Market
499 RT-7
Saturdays, 7:00 to noon (through October)
This market is located right off Route 7 in Downtown Blue Springs.
Nearby Parks: Rotary Park, Blue Springs Park, Baumgardner Park
Bonner Springs Farmers Market
The Pavilion at Centennial Park 126 E. Cedar St.
Saturdays, 8:00 to noon (through October)
This charming market is tucked into the heart of Downtown Bonner Springs.
Nearby Parks: North Park, Lions Park, Wilder Bluff Park
Brookside Farmers Market
6425 Wornall Rd.
Saturdays, 8:00-noon (July through October)
Nearby Parks: Arno Park, Brookside Park, Arbor Villa Park
Grandview Farmers Market
13501 Byars Rd. | 514 Main Street (Opening July 8)
Saturdays, 8:00 to noon (through October) | Wednesdays, 4-8
Nearby Parks: Meadowmere Park, Mapleview Park, John Anderson Park, Freedom Park
Independence Farmers Market
211 W. Truman Rd.
Saturdays, 8:00-1:00 (May through October) | Wednesdays: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (June 3 – August 12) First Saturday of the Month (December – April): 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nearby Parks: McCoy Park, Dickinson Park
KCK Farmers Market
1739 Quindaro Blvd
Bi-weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. or sellout (June through October)
Nearby Park: Jersey Creek Park
Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market
209 SE Green Street
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:00 to noon (through October)
This market is a fun way to see and explore Downtown Lee’s Summit.
Nearby Parks: Williams-Grant Park, Harris Memorial Park, Lea McKeighan Park
Lenexa Farmers Market
17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Tuesdays, 9:00-1:00 (May through August)
Saturdays, 8:00 to noon (April through October)
Nearby Parks: Parkhurst Park, Sar-Ko-Par Park, Bois D’Arc Park
Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market
1 Courthouse Square
Saturdays, 8:00 to noon (May through October)
This market is especially family-friendly! My son loves checking out which games and activities are at the Little Sprouts corner each week. Be sure to follow the market on social media to stay in the loop with their events throughout the season.
Nearby Parks: City Park, Bennett Park
Merriam Farmers Market
5740 Merriam Dr.
Saturdays, 8:00-1:00 (May through September)
This market makes a point to include fun for kids. They have free kids’ activities, so make sure to mark your calendar.
Nearby Parks: Campbell Park, Waterfall Park, Brown Memorial Park
Mission Market
5701 Broadmoor St.
Thursdays, 4:30-8:00 (June through August)
This evening market is perfect for a weekday family night.
Nearby Parks: R Park, Waterworks Park, Broadmoor Park
Olathe Farmers Market
Downtown: 219 W. Loula St. • Black Bob: 14500 W. 151st St.
Wednesdays, 7:30 until sellout (May through September)
Saturdays, 7:30 until sellout (April through October)
You can find this market at two locations: Downtown Olathe and Black Bob Park.
Nearby Parks: Calamity Line Park, Pellett Park
Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market
7950 Marty St. & Matt Ross Community Center
Wednesdays, 7:30-1:00 (April through September)
Saturdays, 7:30-1:00 (June through September)
Saturdays, 8:00-noon (October and November)
I’d say this market is one of the most popular in the Kansas City area. My son is always bound to find a baked good to enjoy while we walk around and check out the variety of vendors. The usual pavilion is being renovated, so the market is currently being held at the Matt Ross Community Center.
Nearby Parks: Thompson Park, South Lake Park
Parkville Farmers Market
8850 McAfee St.
Wednesdays, noon-4:00 (June through September)
Saturdays, 7:00-noon (April through October)
This market is nestled in Downtown Parkville near English Landing Park. It’s a great market to grab fresh produce and baked goods. We also love grabbing a coffee from one of the many coffee shops in Downtown Parkville to sip on while we browse.
Nearby Park: English Landing Park
City Market
20 E. 5th St.
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00-3:00 (April through October)
Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00-3:00 (November and December)
It’s so much fun to make an entire morning out of exploring this iconic Kansas City market. Anytime we go to this market, we like to grab a coffee from Opera House and take a ride on the KC Streetcar, which makes it one of my son’s favorite markets to visit.
Nearby Parks: Macken Park, Dagg Park, EH Young Park
Shawnee Farmers Market
11110 Johnson Dr.
Saturdays, 7:00 to noon (March through October)
This Saturday morning market is a great stop if you’re already headed to any of the great coffee or breakfast spots in Shawnee.
Nearby Parks: Gum Springs Park, Bluejacket Park, West Flanders Park, Herman Laird Park
Smithville Farmers Market
108 W. Main St.
Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00 (May through September)
This is another evening market you can enjoy with your family after work.
Nearby Park: Heritage Park